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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

The Burlington Route, @. b. & O, r. II,
win sell, on Aug. %, Sept. ~, and Oct. II,
Harvest Excursion Tickets at one fare for
tho round trip to principal points in Ne
braska, Kansas, Minnesota and Dakota
Limit, thirty days. For tickets and further
information concerning these excursions,
call on the nearest G. u, a. .. Ticket Agent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

will be run by tho Chicago & North Western
Railway 20 points in Dakota, Nebraska, Wy
oming, Northern Iowa aud Southern Mime
sofa. Tickets will DO sold Tuesdays, Aug.
Both, Sept. 10th and Oct 18th, atone fare for
the round trip, good TO return within thirty
days from date, For full particulars apply
20 the nearest Ticket Agent, or address 4. Il.
Wilson, Genl Passenger Agent Chicago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25
A cuEkP thing in summer hats--a dudes
head. PhilGdelnhla North AiaSriedsl
~ mont want Relef, nu, Cure, ,

Is the exclamation Of thousands suffering
from catarrh. To all such we say; Catarrh
can DO cured by DR. Sages Cathrrh Rene
dy. IL has been done in thousands OF cases /;
why not in yoursi Your danger Is in de
lay. Enclose n stamp 20 Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. ", for
pamphlet on this disease.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

~ YcI.m who tnfes he Paper regularly nom N,
-r.4atcs Fheihff lreefeftb h. name Of whether Ne
= ,..., 49, - nuii x te-lseqsihle b.. the paw.
Nv nnnns hnFc dre-l+d thai tuiuanr 10 talso new.
l-ttts Anp perudirals from the to.toice or temoy.
~ leltie2 t9.in ruraed lu "a srtss la,,s ~
es''ss o. stka-ioAAl raacs. -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

1t must be hard ON laxative
woman to marry barber. Whenever
she'd think she had the last word. he'd
be sure and have the next y -charles.
foWa Enterprise
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

II. W TaSsIL & Co, Chicago.
YouR Tansilrs Punch 50 cigars are as
staple as sugar and they HstsT fail to give
peyJect satisfaction. III. w. MAHAS,
Champaign, Ill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

TIM average boarding house is having a
1y time OF it Just now.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25
llIHAT
YQU2

no Won feel dun. languid. low-spiritcd, Ute
Led and indescrIbably miserable. both phys.
oallv and mentally; experience sonee on
fuiinees or bloatinG after eating, or ot some
nees" or emptinsSl OF stomach IN tho morn-
ing, tongue coated. pl..er a ~ - c9,,,nf
headaohes blurred cyesght, floating speckl
before the eyes. nervous prostrAnon or c1-
haustion irritabiiity Of temper. not nnan.-
Alternating with chilly sensntionA snarII
biting, transient pains nefe snd sa,lrc.s ~
dstirbed and undressing eloep. Constant,
udcscribablo feeling Of dread. o. Of impenn-
= r You have all, or any considerable nu4ber
e these sy%IsS%n ypuA m ase se ma.d o@
bilious Dyspepsia or Torpid Liver, nssociAteo
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion Tho morn
Complicated your disease has booomo, ne
greater tho number and diversity OF eymp-
Dr.. Piercess Golden medical DlscoyeIY
viii subduo IL, n taken according 20 olrsc-
fiona for reasonable length OF time. II nos
cured complications multiply and Coneump-
ton OF the Lungs skin DISEASES. Heat pisessS
maiadIes arc quite liable 20 Get In aud, sooner
or later induce n fatal termination.
DIR. Plereo,s Golden medicni Dis.
coVerY acts powerfully upon tho LAYER, ana
through that great blood purifying ofgnns
pnritica. from whatever cause ariplnQ. it u
cQinlly eficacioua In acting upon tho kin-
news and other cxcrctory organs oieanhlnf.
strcngtheninR, and healing their diseases ~
an appetlzing, restoralNg toniu. ~ ALL ~.
both fiesh aud strength. In malarial distfictns
this wonderful medicine has gained Hrcat
celebrity Ia curing Fever aud Aguc. Chilh ana
fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred di.eaers
mr.. Pierce's Golden ModicAi DAs-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

A BAD spell of weather-the lamb-like
eompoSitor's effort in dropping the letter
"an from the first syllable
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

FABRICS and CLUTCHES arc rendered mar
yelOusly white by Glenn,s Sulphur Soap.
HIPS Hair Dye, Black or Brown, SOC.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

Plso's Remedy for Catarrh Is agreeable 70
use II Is not a liquid or u snun. Toe
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

" How Is business?n asked one convict OF
another. We are driven 10 death, 9 replied
the other, who was en- route for the gallowR
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

OXYGEN CURE. Throat, lung, nervous dis
eases. Book free. Dr.Geppert, Cincinnati, O..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

RIdirT. ON their tAps-the shoemaker and
tho drummer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

ARE you sad. despondont. gloomyf
Are you sore dlntfoasod1
1ieton 70 the welcome bidding
De a. rest
Have you aches and pains unnumberod.
Poisoning LIES Golden Cupf
"Giyo 10 up"
A Golden Remedy awaits you
Golden not alonein name
Reach, oh, suffering one. and grasp IT,
Health reclaim. ~
There is but one ''Goldenn Remedy-Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. II
stands alone as the great od-puritier, u
"strength-renewern and "health-restorer,'
Of the agei The Liver, IL regulates, remov-
ing all impurities. The Lungs II strength
ems, cleansing and nourishing them. The
whole system it builds up, supplying that
above all other things most needed--pure,
rich Blood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

ARTICLES Of eparation--knives, scissor
Merchant Jrarsler.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

Why Is chicken pie like gunsmith'a
shop! Because it contains fowlrtn pieces
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

WHERE Ignorance is bliss, tho hot handle
Of a shovel Is blister.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

IT Is q bold man, indeed, that viii not
dodge boulder Nee Hdrea Aers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

IP afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell iLsSc
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

THEY call the bathing craze dips wimaniS
now,-N y. Morning. Journal
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25
cIIRES ALE MUM0RS,

from n common notch, or Eruption. 10 The
worst HcrofulA Salt-rhcum. "Fcycr.eorca,"
scaly or Rough Skin, IN short all eineat1e
powerful. purifying, and inyigotntinK modl-
zine (ireaf Eating Ulcers RAPIDLY heal undcr
lis benign influence. kspoclaisy haa ! ua.nl-
Eryrlpeina Bollh tarbunolee, horp kycA bcfuf-
Nous SORES and sWcillngs. Hlp-jolnt DiecA.e.
"whlto swelllng@" uoitre, or InIch rccns
siamns for a large Treatise, with colorcd
plataa on Skin Diseases. or the sAiue nmouna
Tor a Treatise ON Scrufiilous Affections
"FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LlFE.~
Thoroughly clcansr Il by using DIR. Piercc,.
digestion a fair skin. buoyAnt eplritl, fit4l
strength and bodily health viii DO ostAhllshoo'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

LOWS 10 DO sat upon--tho dude. Espe-
eially IL II is pretty girl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25

IN answer 70 can-Al question,
How Easy and truthful 10 tell It's
A cure for the worst indigestion,
To taks Plerce's PurgatlYo Pellets
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-08-25
SICK HEADACHE,

Dyspepsia Foul Stomach. nlliousness, will be
avoided a. the food that y eaten cohtIihutes Il.
nourshinE properties for the support OF the natural
waste Of the hody.
~ Observe tho following symptoms resulting
from Disease OF the Digestive Organs GanstpAtion,
Acdity of the stomach Nausea. Heartburn, Disgust
OF food, fuilness or Weight IN tho stomach, Sour
Eructations, Sinking or fiuiiertne Of the Heart
Choking o. tHuoehtpF Sensations shen In alfipa
posture Dmncsa Of Vision Dots OF Webs before tha
Sight ferrf and Dull Pain in tho Head. Dencleney
o. Precipitation. YelloHneas Of the Skin aud Elea,
Pain IN The side. Chest. Limbs. aud sudden iiuahes
OF Heat, Nuruine In tho fieah,
few doses Of IlADRAT's PILLS viii tree
The system Of All the above named disordufa
Price - GO. per Dor, Sold BY all druggists.
Send letter stamp 60 DIR. nAnMAH -
CO., No - warren street. New YORK - lnfof'
nation worth thousands will DO aont 70 fon.
WAYS ard 500 that the name ROADWAY" 10 on
what you bur.
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CONSUNTPTION,

CONSUMFIAONS
which 10 sorofuin OF the Lungs 4 nrresied
and eurcd By this remedy, II taken IN The
eariier stages OF tho disease. Prom ~ mar
yolous powcr over this terribly fatal disease.
when nfnt offering this now world famed rctn.
ely 10 tho public. Or. Picrce Thought nsr,gpay
on calling Il his CONSUMPTION CuItr- but
sbandnncd that name AZ too rotificiivc for
a medicine which, from ~ wonderful com
blnafion Of tonic, or strengthening. eltrflutci
or Notwithstanding, ant-biliour. pcctornh ana
nutritive properties, n unequalcd. not onH
a. a remedy for Consumption. but Tor al
Chronic Diseases OF tho
Liver. Blood, and Lungs.
For weak Lungs. splitting q Blcos. Short
ness OF Brcafh, Chronic Nasal Cafarrh, bron.
ehitls, Asthma, Savoro Coughs and kindred
afcctlons II ID an efficient funcdy.
sold by DrugEintA at sLn. or Sir bot'ia
II ~ send ton oonts IN stamps for DR.. Picrcoi
book on Consumption. Address
Worlds DIspsasa1 Medical Association.
COZ vain st.. BUFYAI.O, NE
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

DISPATCH from jefferson City, Mo says
the Stale Supreme Court held that tho Wood
local option law was constitutional Til,
law delegates to each county and also TO each
city of p, 800 inhabitants AMI over the right,
upon petition OF one tenth the resident tax
payers, to vote pro and con on the question of
licensing saloons. majority vote either
way prevents the question from again coming
up for four years. Tho court, with the ex-
ception of Judge Sherwood, holds the law to
te constitutional and vail in every impor-
tant particular Judge Sherwood filed n very
voluminou' dissenting opinion, in which he
takes issue with the Judges on all important
points. He holds that the law violates tho
= ate as we'll the Federal Constitution.
Missouri Prohbitionsts are jubilant over the
dccis on.
A STRONG fight was ma lie against tn, con
6rmat on of Mr.. Lamar at meeting of the
Judiciary Committee of tho Senate. No con-
clusion was reached in the matter, and its
further consld has been postponed till
after the holiday recess
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

HE administration tariff bill, which will go
before the Ways and Means Committee with
the Endorsement of Speaker Carlisle after the
holiday recess as the basis of revenue re form
contemplates reduction of SCI, 0J0, 600 Of
annual revenue, says Washington SPECIAL to
the Chicago Herald:
OF this amount $50, 900 900 is to come from re-
auctions Of duties. chiefly on manufactures,
and Sl2, 000,OCO from adding wool, salt, lumber,
COAL ETC., to tho free list. The bill aims a a
vtry exters ve revision OF the present methods
of administering the tariff law, and ut remedy
ing Inconsistencies anu inequalities in tie
law, as we'll as u general reduction Of the hi IN
rate of tariff taIes. 1t proposes tho suLstitu-
latter difficult Of enforcement In the
chemical, earthen and glassware schedules
numerous Judicious reCuctlous are proposed.
In metals material reductions on icon and steel
are recommended. In the wool and woolsns
schedule, raw wool being mado free, the
rates wooden fabrics reduced as
to take away about 0,O10,00 upon the basis
of last years importations. 1nconsist-
ences rs to rates ON worsted and
WOODEN cloths are corrected, and here occur
some OF the most Important changes
proposed in the bill The bill embraces the
schedules prepared for Congress LAST winter by
Secretary Fairchld, substituting spe iic for ad
valorem duties on silks, gloves, and embroid.
cries. IL also includes the Hewitt plan tor ro-
with some changes and additions suggested by
Treasury experience since Mr.. Hewitt's bill
first introduced. The measure, il Ia said.
is the result OF incalculable labor and care, and
is the outgrowth Of years of study and expert
ence on the part OF Treasury experts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

A Little Rock ARK dispatch says n de-
structive cyclone swept over a section of the
Ind an Territory, in the region of Fort Wash
ita, causing great destruction of property and
loss of life The following are the casualties
as far "a known: French Adams, United States
army, Washita, killel; A H. u Lincoln,
Washita killed; Henderson Jack, Green,
killed; two children, names unknown, killed ;
William Covington, Armstrong Academy, in
jured; Henry Wall, Washita, injured; Mrs.
Wait, Washitl, injured The cyclone
travelled at about the rate of mile
a minute. Ia an instant from the time it
struck the earth half the houses in Fort
Washita were in ruins. At Green, little
hamlet some miles south of Fort Washita.
the damage was very heavy, and many per-
sons were injured Seventeen houses and a
general store were carried away bodily while
horses and cattle within the territory covered
by the storm king were killed or MANNED
The two children killed at Green we're carried
about sixty yards by the wind and dashed
TO the ground, mangled so as to be almost un-
recognizable.
A BOILER IN Winchesters saw-mill, Tilton,
Ga, exploded while all the hands were around
the furnace doors warming themselves. Five
men were instantly killed and boy seriously
injured The killed are Ellison Ombre,
James Walker, William Fannaman. Ed. Ho-
gan, and A Hawkins. Hogan and Hawkins
were colored The bodies OF all were terribly
manpled
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
TIE EASTERN STATES.

AN accidental discharge Of fourteen thou
sand gallons OF nsphtha into one of the
Rochester IN. " main sewers produced re
markabe disaster
The heavy stone covering OF a mamie OF
rinc explosion, and almost Immediately an
other explosion occurred beneath the Clinton
Touring mill on Mill street The uPheavals
burst out with great fury. and belchsd sixty
feet high. The Clinton mill. owed by j. h.
Poole. took IRE first, and the femes
owned by j. II. Hines & Co, md the Jeher-
son mill. owned by J. G. Davis & Co.
These three mills and contents were do
stroyed. involving lose Of over s2N,ooo. The
first explosion was followed quickly by others
along Mill and Platt streets, anc at several
points on West avenue, making over forty in
all, and extending along four miles OF sewer.
In each case the manholes were all blown to
pieces. and in many places flames shot up ana
continued to burn nsrcoly for several minutes
The explosions we're 30 violent AS to hurl rock
into buildings and against pedestrians, causing a
panic throughout the whole region traverseI by
tho sewers. An immense crowd OF people was
attracted by the unusual occurrence, and they
were no sooner forced to Zee for their lives
from one street to another than they were fol-
lowed by explosions that spread terror every
where. Horses ran away, women tainted in
the Streets and street cars were thrown from
the tracks The casualties caused by the
plCsions number three dead and over dozen
injured. some Of them fatally, it is thought
AT Ballston spa, N Y, S. s. Crandall, for
merly lawyer and real estate broker, shot
and killed his wife, his mother-in-law, Mrs.
S. Il. Stone. and his stsp-daughter, Julia
Buckley, and then blew out his own brains.
The tragedy resulted from disputes over mon
ey matters and the murderer began his dead
ly work while the family we're at the break
fast fable
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
THE WORLD AT LARGE.

COLLECTOR MAGoNE, of New York, last week
sent to the Italian and German interpreters at
Castle Garden orders to strictly observe the
the following telegram, received from Wash
ington:
Collector of Customs. New York: 1t is re-
ported that the coal operators OF the Lehigh
Region are importing about TO import 200
relgiap miners TO take the place of the miners
nov on strike in that section. You
quested to be vigilant and see that no violations
OF the alien-l labor contract law are committed.
c. s. fAIRcHILD Secretary.
ADvIcEs from Cape Hayt report that q
heavy ~norther" swept over the West Indies
on the 9th, 9TH and Sth of December, causing
much damage In all seventy vessels were
wrecked. coasting schooner, name un-
known, capsized while making Cape Hay ten,
and thirteen of her crew of fifteen were
drowned. The British steamer yicta lost
eight of her crew in the same storm The
others were washed overheard, but were
swept back on board the vessel by another
wave. The deck was badly damaged. The
British man-of- war Wrangler arrived at
Turks Island on the 18th inst, badly damaged
by the storm. In the harbor Of Montechrista
dozen vessels were driven ashore.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28

Bernhardl son OF tho actress, Sarah Bern
hsrdt and Princess Virginia Clotidle Jsblon-
owski, great-granddaughter OF Lucien Bona
psrte
The international contest between Jake
Kilrain, of Baltimore. and Jem Smith. OF
England, for the diamond belt and the cham
pionship Of the world took place on the
island Of St Pierre. in the River Seine,
France, in the presence of about 100 persons
The fight was remarkable for the persistent
wrestling of the mon. In the fourth round
Smith was knocked nearly silly by terrific
smack ON the ear Though Smith had the
worst Of the fight he fought splendidly un-
der great difficulties, and was as fresh as
Kirati when darkness stopped the fight One
hun lred and six rounds were fought lasting
two and q half hours. and the fight was de-
Jared draw.
John l. Sullivan has challenged Smith or
Kirain to fight for s., coo q aide.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28

of the Fiftieth Congress whose term has been
cut short by death, the other two being Col
Role rtson, of Louisiana. and Nicholas Kane,
of Albany, N. Y. A Washington dispatch
says:
Mr.. Moffatt was in poor health when he came
to Washington Just before the opening of Con-
gress, suffering from an acute carDuncle on his
chin. This became SO painful and caused so
much suffering that he was taken from Will
ard Hotel to Providence Hospital. Seth G.
10, 1871, where he attended the public schools
After one year ut the Michigan University
he took the two-years' course in the law de-
partment and graduated in 1873. His office
studies were with Judge Cooley. Engaging in
practice he met with considerable success. He
was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Grand
Traverse and Leelanaw Counties, in which Gu
paoity he served ten years. In the meantime
he took up his residence in Traverse City, and
was elected to the Michigan Senate in 1871,
serving two years. In 1873 lie was n member Of
the Constitutional Commission, and was Regis
ter of the United States Land on q in Traverse
City from 1874 TO 1915. During 1881 and 1882 he
was Speaker of the Michigan House of Repre-
scntatives. In 1884 he was delegate TO the
National Republican Convention, and was also
elected TO Congress. Last year no was re-alect
cd over Mr.. Powers, fusion candidate.
Dr. ERDINAND VANDEvEER HAYDEN, q dis
tinguished scientist and gsologist, and men,
Der of the National Academy of Sciences,
died at Philadelphia, at tae ags of IS
JUDGE A. J. LEFFISGwELL, of Clinton,
Iowa. died at the Becker House, Maquoketa,
OF infammat ioa of tho bowels. He was So
years of aye.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
Pennsylvania.

In the Penns vlvania State Grange, at Harris
burg Overseer McSparren, after reviewing the
success of the order as organization, advised
the overcoming of preJodice and political be-
liefs that interfered with the interest Of the
farmers. He protested against farmers being
Influenced by the politicians against their own
interests In regard TO leading sues like freight
DETERMINATIONS. taxes, and the tariff He ap-
pealed to the farmers not to be misled on tho
subject Of raw material, and gave figures to
show that to protect Il wool industry amounting
to 81 o00, 900 the people pay Us CO nsumers
cess of Sl4G,UD0 ~. 1hen he q oted from 6g-
ures showing the assessed valuation of farms
to illustrate how freight determinations. I'M
Just taxatlons and high tariffs are crippling the
AGRICULTURAL resources. From 1859 to 1860, I'M
der low tariff. furms increased 100 Per cent.
in valuation from 1850 to 1870, under a high
tariff, Al Ter cent, and from $40 TO 1850. under
n high tariff. but per cent He oppoaed tho
repeal OF the internal revenSe tax laws. and
favored tariff reform, but not free trade.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
POSTAL TELEGRAPHY.
Bills Before Congress = What Senator
Sawyer Says.

Bills Before Congress = What Senator
Sawyer Says.
WASHINGTON telegram: Senator Sawyer,
Chairman of the Senate Postofice Commit
tee, says he will bring the subject of the
postal telegraph before the committee
very early after the holiday recess.
He does not know whether it will be
necessary to hear arguments from par
ties who favor or oppose governmental in
terfereuc, with the telegraph. There is
already, he says, a vast amount of literature
on the subject, and personally he has heard
enough, as he doubts not Senator Saulsbery
has, to enable him to reach a conclusion for
himself. Both were members Of the Post
Office Committee of the last Congress, when
the subject was studied exhaustlvely. Five
members Of the present committee were men,
bers of the last Congress. which reported
postal-telegraph bill
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28

in nsighbor's and were frozen TO death while
crossing the prairie.
JAMES LoNDY. his wife, and three children,
Of LAMA. Ohio. were fatally injured in .
natural gas explosion, which wrecked their
dwelling
ED JOHNSON. oolored man, living near GIN
cinnau, placed some dynamite cartridges in
the oven Of his stove to thaw them out An
expi, sion followed, nearly destroying his
house, killing his 1s-year-old daughter, an
infant year old. and seriously injuring John
son and his wife.
The brewers at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have
been given until March l to dispose OF the
stocks they have on hand, upon their prom
ising to close after that date
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-12-28
WiscOn sin.

There was a large attendance at the Wiscon-
sin state Grange, in Madison. The reports of
subordinate lodges indicated the order 70 be in
Il fairly prosperous condition. Worthy Master
Carr, in his annual address. urged petitioning
OF Conaress To pass laws for government control
Of telegraph, election OF postmasters by people
concerned. making sufficient appropriation to
stamp out diseases among stock' ana Tor
reduced postage on seeds AMI plants
from sixteen TO eight cents. The imam
cial condition OF the order as shown by the
Trehsurers report shows receipts 70 be 81 80 Al,
and disl easements 81. 49, A small decrease
in membership is reported and but one grange
re organized. Gov. kusk and Past Muster OF
the National Grange j. j. Wotdman addressed
the grange in public meeting. The following
officers were elected for tho ensuing year !:
Worthy Master, 8, &. Carr. Mit n Junct on ;
Overseer, w. A. sIrague Reedsburg; Lecturer.
A. 4. Page. Bangor; Steward, Alfred Sore Eau
Claire Assistant Steward, A. ii. VarneIl.
Prairie du Sac; Chaplain, II. j. Douglass, Dane
County.